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Diane Helbig.
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The year is half over. So, it's a great time to take a look at where we are in relationships to our goals. Are we on track? Do we need to pivot? How should we proceed? We'll talk about an effective review and planning process you can implement today! I'll be facilitating the conversation so bring your ideas and questions. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com and Expert Insights. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth. Expert Insights is my bestselling book straight from this show. It includes the wisdom of 10 of the guests I’ve been honored to have on the show. Each chapter provides information you can use in your business today. It is available on Amazon.com. I am thrilled to share with all of you that this show made the list of the 100 podcasts to listen to if you want to be smarter, wiser, and better on inc.com, and it is on the list of the best small business podcasts on Fit Small Business.

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Everyone’s had a bad boss. But how can you avoid becoming one? In this podcast, we will discuss using creative storytelling to be a better leader with Stephanie Taglianetti and Brian Harman. Stephanie M Taglianetti is an Italian-American creative writer from NY, a master of fine arts, literally, and she has a masters degree in fine arts from Ca ...…

How do you activate your Purpose with a powerful Mission? How do you align your daily Habits to hit your flow state every day? We'll discuss all this and more with Craig Filek, creator of Purpose Mapping, the #1 methodology for high-achievers ready to clarify your Purpose, align with your flow state, and make a meaningful contribution every day ...…

Process is critical to sales success. Michal Vojta joins me to share some process ideas. Michal is a B2B sales professional with experience in corporations and startups. He co-founded SALESDOCk as he saw too many startups and young companies with great products fail because of lack of sales expertise and execution. Michal got his theoretical ba ...…

Monetizing your expertise requires luck, discipline, courage, and insight. If you want to sell your thinking and be indispensible to your clients, there are some important markers along that path. David Baker joins me to talk about this timely subject. David C. Baker is an author, speaker, and advisor to entrepreneurial creatives worldwide. He ...…

Lee Caraher joins us to share how leading this non-homogenous workplace requires new strengths, vulnerabilities and skills so that you can thrive not just survive. Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing; an acclaimed communication strategist, she’s known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with ...…

Have you been enjoying a hobby that you think might make a good business? Don’t know where to start, or even if you should? Tune in to this episode to hear Sue Monhait share her ideas. Sue Monhait, also known as the Gift Biz Gal, has been consulting with retail and online businesses for over 25 years. Additionally, she has started two multi 6-f ...…

Three-time entrepreneur Jon Lee, CEO of ProsperWorks, the customer relationship management platform recommended and backed by Google, talks about how he identified sales as the single most important determinant of success, and how you can increase yours. Jon Lee knows a thing or two about running businesses. Jon started in investment banking at ...…

Most entrepreneurs are so busy doing the day to day things that they haven’t even considered what they will do with the company when it’s time to make their exit. But the truth is, your customers and employees need you to take the time to get it right. D. Scot Hunsaker, born in St. Louis in 1963, learned early on the value of not only working h ...…

Aaron Levy of Raise The Bar joins me to share his thoughts on how to engage and retain millennials. After watching his friends become dissatisfied with their jobs, Aaron became curious and wanted to know why. What he found was a perceived lack of purpose in their work, connection to their team, company or boss and opportunity for growth. He fou ...…

Success in business is something we strive for. Roy Austin joins us to talk about ideas that can help us achieve the success we seek. In 2007 Roy founded Rockwell Business Solutions, LLC (RBS) which provides coaching and training services for businesses that have a sincere desire to move their business to the next level. RBS has also been invol ...…

Conflict. Most of us avoid it like crazy. But what if harnessing conflict was our best chance to build championship teams that produce greatness? CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke are here to help us understand how we can embrace conflict for greater success. CrisMarie and Susan are coaches, business consultants, speakers, and co-authors of T ...…

Rick Snyder joins us to discuss how to ignite the collective wisdom of a business team into their company culture for more effective communication, execution, and results. He shows us how to apply intuitive skills into every corner of a business, such as product development, anticipating the market, new hires, personnel decisions, investment pi ...…

The methodology taught by Mark H. Fowler can be used to overcome some of today’s most difficult business problems, including improving hiring and training, promoting employee engagement, reducing workplace harassment and bullying, uniting a group around a common purpose, and anything else that requires interaction for superior success. Mark Fow ...…

There are actually 7 stages of transformation. Each step provides the individual with a choice. Willard Barth joins us to explain this important topic. Willard has been involved in the field of human behavior, personal and professional development for close to 30 years. The biggest lesson Willard learned from his time developing numerous busine ...…

The amount of "noise" in the marketplace is increasing by the day and it is essential that you communicate with your customers in a way that quickly grabs, and keeps, their attention. Maury Rogow, the CEO of Rip Media group, will share his expertise, giving you the knowledge to make your story be heard and make your business thrive. Maury Rogow ...…

Determined to find out why, Steve McKee embarked on a five-year research journey examining more than 700 corporations, many which had at one time been among the country’s fastest growing companies. He joins us to share what you discovered, and what we can do to overcome the stall. Steve McKee is the president of McKee Wallwork + Company, Advert ...…

Jeremy Ring was there at the beginning. He shares his views on how and why businesses succeed, or fail. Jeremy has enjoyed success in both public and private arenas. After graduating from Syracuse University, he eventually landed in what proved to be a life-changing role with a recently-launched Yahoo!. For the next 5 years, he would be a part ...…

Buyers are bored with canned needs assessment questions. There is a way to get the information you need while also giving buyers a positive experience. Deb Calvert joins us to let us in on this all-new needs assessment, a simple shift you can make right away! Deb is President of People First Productivity Solutions. She is also the author of Sto ...…

It’s not just your attention that’s being stolen—-it’s also your employees’ attention, your organization’s attention, and the attention of your customers. We have entered an age of distraction. Today, we only average three minutes of sustained work before an interruption comes along to distract us. And once we’re interrupted, research shows tha ...…

Successful business leaders have a methodological approach to decision making. How you decide is as important as what you decide. On this episode Brit Poulson will help us learn a powerful decision-making tool to make effective decisions more quickly and effectively. Brit Poulson, PhD, author of The Clarity Compass, has coached business leaders ...…

A point is something more -- it's a contention you can propose, argue, illustrate, and prove. Through simple exercises based on his unique and popular workshop, Joel Schwartzberg will show you how to identify your point, sharpen it, and sell it to create meaningful impact. Currently the Senior Director of Strategic and Executive Communications ...…

Learn the power of asking 3 great questions each evening just 5 minutes before you go to sleep and how this simple and easy technique will change the lens you view your life, your business, and literally every relationship you have from now on out. James Colburn joins us to let us in on this great ritual for growth. James Colburn is a franchise ...…

Even small businesses need to be on top of their cyber security. As a matter of fact, our guest Adam Anderson tells us that small business is where many cyber criminals are focusing their attention. Adam is a long-time small business owner who also happens to be one of the leading authorities on small business cyber security. He is a serial ent ...…

Corey Poirier joins us to share what he’s learned from interviewing 4000+ of the world’s top business leaders. He’ll share ideas you can implement today. Corey is a multiple-time TEDx Speaker. He is also the host of the top rated ‘Conversations with PASSION’ Radio Show, founder of The Speaking Program, and he has been featured in multiple telev ...…

Get ready for this great conversation around the topic of email prospecting. There comes a time when you have to do some sort of cold outreach. Ryan O’Donnell joins us to give us an interesting view of using email to prospect. He actually used his method to get on this podcast, so I can honestly say it works! Ryan is Co-Founder/CEO ?of two tech ...…

The law has long lagged behind the evolution of the online world. For better or worse, countries and courts are now catching up quickly. Richard Chapo is here today to discuss legal issues and developments every site and app owner needs to be aware of. Richard Chapo is a lawyer in San Diego who advises online businesses on topics ranging from c ...…

Chris Dayley joins us to discuss why many websites and business owners struggle to convert more of their traffic, and some proven methods you can use to learn about your website visitors. Chris is passionate about helping businesses learn what their users want on their website, through psychology based testing, and analytics. He started his Con ...…

Science teaches kids about failure, and learning to embrace failure is key to entrepreneurial success. Dr. Glangchai explains how this translates to into future innovation. Cristal Glangchai, PhD, is a scientist, entrepreneur, and mentor with a passion for teaching and engaging kids, especially girls, in technology and entrepreneurship. She is ...…

This model is based on establishing trust, integrity and rapport by understanding the customer’s needs, then selling to those needs without using closing techniques of the past. Terry Ogburn joins us to share his views on this important topic. Terry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprie ...…

Joni Fedders, President of Aileron, a national non-profit committed to unleashing the potential of small businesses across the country, joins the podcast to share her thoughts on how to overcome certain challenges when starting your own business. Joni will provide best practices on how to turn a setback into a success and ways in which small bu ...…

Based on his 20 years of hands-on experience hiring thousands of employees, Adam Robinson shares how any business can transform its hiring process from a liability into a source of sustainable competitive advantage. This proven system can help you improve your success rate in hiring decisions, allowing you to reap the rewards in growth and prof ...…

We've all seen quizzes on Facebook and Buzzfeed, but did you know that you can use quizzes just like those to build your own business? A quiz is a powerful tool for lead generation and brand awareness. Josh Haynam joins us to share how you can use one for your company. Josh Haynam is the co-founder of Interact Quiz Builder, a tool used by more ...…

If you do business online, your platform is your business. Have you taken the time to make sure that your platform is legally protected? Intellectual property lawyer Bobby Klinck provides insights into the basic steps that every entrepreneur should take to protect their online platform. Robert “Bobby” Klinck is a best-selling author and intelle ...…

From the high-rises of London to the nipa huts of Malaysia, the need for strong leadership is everywhere. But where are the leaders? Leadership is more than a title, a corner office, or a big paycheck. Leadership is influence and influence is built through undeterred conviction, irresistible appeal and staying accountable to the goals and expec ...…

There’s an undeniable and oft-proven statistic out there: The more diverse an organization, the better it works. Period. More specifically, more women in leadership means a healthier and more profitable organization. So, how do we build that kind of organization? And, if you are one of those high potential women leaders out there, how do you ma ...…

We hear about content marketing all the time. Lyndsay Phillips talks with us about how to really harness the power of content marketing to grow your small business. Lyndsay is a serial entrepreneur; self-professed organizational freak, client-appointed task master plus project ninja and warrior content marketer for life & business coaches, acco ...…

Most business owners do not have a well-defined exit strategy nor do they know what grows the value of their business. When they started their business, they likely focus the vast majority of their time, energy and money on the challenges associated with starting and growing the business. Steve Little joins me to talk about the value of plannin ...…

There are opportunities for your business beyond your borders. Steve Petith joins me to talk about how you can expand your business without leaving your community. You don’t have to be a millionaire or billionaire to do it! Stephen Petith is an Internationalization Architect, working to create Internationalized Businesses and Lifestyles for his ...…

The Ferdman brothers join me to talk about what it takes to create the life and business you want. Guy and Ilan Ferdman are brothers, world-class life coaches, passionate entrepreneurs, and motivational speakers, fiercely dedicated to your success. They’ve helped thousands of people all over the world connect to their inner passion and radicall ...…

Writing a book is one of the best ways to position yourself as a credible expert. Julie Broad joins us to talk about what it takes to become part of the 1% of people who actually are published authors. Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, is an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author, an International Book Award Winner, and recipient of the Be ...…

Robert Glazer’s exciting new book, Performance Partnerships: The Checkered Past, Changing Present and Exciting Future of Affiliate Marketing examines the roots, evolution and ongoing transition of affiliate marketing into one of the most important forms of direct-to-consumer digital marketing. Glazer, Founder and Managing Director, Acceleration ...…

Kelly Sullens shares tips from her personal experiences as a small business owner. Hear firsthand how she empowers others by leading by example and believing in those around her. Kelly went from working in the fitness industry to owning her own Fit Body Boot Camp. She and her husband have created a wildly successful business while giving back t ...…

Dean Niewolny spent 23 years in executive roles with three of Wall Street’s largest financial firms, finishing his career in the financial sector as market manager for Wells Fargo Advisors in Chicago, where he oversaw a $100mm market. While in Chicago, he and his wife, Lisa, traveled many times to Africa and, seeing the abject needs of widows a ...…

Is it getting harder to find success in your business? Or have you lost that original passion that you once had when you first started your company? Amy Vetter will provide inspiring life lessons and actionable tips, backed by scientific research, on how to discover work-life harmony to live a more fulfilled and impactful life at work and home. ...…

Cort Dial joins me to talk about leadership and how we all can make sure we are leading in the best possible way. For 30 years, Cort has asked tough questions and delivered raw answers to men and women at a dazzling array of the world’s most powerful companies, including Intel, Apple, U.S. Borax, Disney, BP, and Chevron, all with the goal of cu ...…

Small Business Owners are heroes without capes. A constant swirl of small details create a constant tension between "too much" or "not enough” with very little relief, while everyone else thinks that you are a multimillionaire because you run a business. This chaos is something that you can built OUT of your business with four intentional steps ...…

All of us face adversity at one time or another. The big question is, what are you going to do about it? Author and former CEO Jay Coughlan talks about the choices we all have to make to succeed and achieve our dreams, and how those choices are most critical when dealing with the inevitable trouble and hurdles we all face from time to time in o ...…

Perry Marshall joins us to share his thoughts on how you can improve your results by implementing some simple, effective tactics. Perry is one of the world’s most expensive and sought-afer business consultants. Clients seek his ability to integrate engineering, sales, art and psychology. He launched two movements in modern marketng. His Google ...…

Marketing Multipliers are simple, low-cost and no-cost tools that can deliver more new clients from the same marketing you're doing right now. Kevin Donlin has been involved in marketing since 1994, when he sold one of the first ebooks online, payable by check and you had to mail it to a post office box. That was e-commerce in 1994! From 1995 t ...…

Frank Cottle has spent the last 30 years delivering to the needs of startups and small businesses; here, Frank delves into the digital age of offices, how people stay connected and productive even when working countries apart, and the time and cost effectiveness of choosing virtual versus physical office space. Frank also grew his company to be ...…

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